The Spun

Sunday night was a tough one for Bubba Wallace. The 23XI Racing driver needed a big performance at Darlington reach the Cup Series Playoffs. He didn't get it. Wallace finished in 16th place, missing out on the Cup Series Playoffs. “We got behind on adjustments. We were back and forth on our US Air ...

Bubba Wallace's Wife Reacts To Him Missing The NASCAR Playoffs

Chris Buescher, who was eliminated from NASCAR Cup Series Playoff contention Sunday at Darlington Raceway, will not receive added insult to injury in the form of penalties this week. Buescher was involved in an incident with Todd Gilliland on Lap 323 of the Cook Out Southern 500, where Gilliland ran Buescher high into the wall, and then Buescher swiped back down off of the wall, which turned Gilliland.

NASCAR Will Not Issue Penalty to Chris Buescher for Incident with Todd Gilliland

With 25 laps to go, Chase Briscoe may have made the greatest pass of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season. The 29-year-old made a three-wide pass for the ages in turn three, getting by Ty Gibbs and Kyle Larson before passing Ross Chastain for the race lead. After a big...

Chase Briscoe Beats Kyle Busch for Southern 500 Win, Playoff Berth

FanSided

Two weeks ago, NASCAR penalized Denny Hamlin and the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team for violating the engine inspection requirements after Hamlin's win at Bristol Motor Speedway back in mid-March. The penalties came after Toyota self-reported an infraction that had to do with the fact that the race-winning engine...

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin loses more playoff points after Southern 500

After one last summer surprise winner, the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are set. Chase Briscoe won his way into the postseason Sunday night at Darlington Raceway. In doing so, Briscoe kicked out Chris Buescher, who was sitting on the bubble entering the Southern 500. Bubba Wallace and Ross Chastain also missed the postseason.

Larson seeded first in Cup Series playoff field after Darlington

Darlington, SC

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Darlington Raceway was another instant classic. With both of their seasons on the line, Chase Briscoe and Kyle Busch were engaged in a high-stakes battle to the checkered flag, with the winner capturing a crown jewel victory and a spot in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

Chase Briscoe Prevails Over Kyle Busch in Battle for the Ages at Darlington

Chase Briscoe was able to out duel Kyle Busch to win the Cook Out Souther 500 Darlington Raceway. Following a late race caution, fans were on the edge of their seats watching Briscoe and Busch battle it out. The Mitchell, Indiana native was able to get the lead on the restart and hold onto it for 17 laps, crossing the finish line in first.

Inspection Complete: Chase Briscoe Officially Wins The Cook Out Southern 500

Tyler Reddick edges Kyle Larson by one point to clinch the NASCAR Cup Series regular season championship after battling sickness all race at Darlington.

Reddick's gutsy race clinches regular season title

Darlington Raceway has a well-earned reputation for being one of NASCAR’s toughest tracks. It demands excellence from its challengers. Drivers must be bold enough to run inches off the wall lap after lap, but savvy enough to know how hard to push their cars over the course of a long race.

Up to Speed: Darlington Raceway Brings Out Best in Chase Briscoe

JR Motorsports is swapping the positions of its two first-year NASCAR Xfinity Series crew chiefs Adam Wall and Phillip Bell, starting with Saturday’s Focused Health 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Throughout the final 10 events of the 2024 season, Brandon Jones will have Adam Wall calling the shots for...

JR Motorsports to Swap Crew Chiefs on No. 8, No. 9 Entries

The Associated Press

Schedule: Saturday, qualifying, 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (USA). Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway. Race distance: 260 laps, 400.4 miles. Last year: William Byron won the rain-shortened race after 185 laps, regrouping from an early-race spin that put him a lap down. It marked his fourth victory of the season and second in as many years. Daniel Suarez was second and A.J. Allmendinger third as Chevys swept the top three spots.

Larson, Bell, Reddick top NASCAR Cup playoff field; Palou takes 33-point lead into IndyCar finale

Heading into a race weekend at his hometown track, Atlanta-native Brandon Jones has announced a return to Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Jones will rejoin the organization that he piloted a Toyota for from 2018 to 2022 on a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2025 season. In...

Brandon Jones Heading Back to Joe Gibbs Racing on Multi-Year Deal in 2025

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Chase Briscoe outran all the drama. With the final three NASCAR Cup Series playoff spots on the line and the regular-season championship at stake during Sunday night, underdog Chase Briscoe outdueled a desperate two-time series champion to earn the Cook Out Southern 500 title. Kyle Busch, who failed to qualify...

NASCAR Cup Series Fans Respond To Chase Briscoe Claiming Cook Out Southern 500 Title, Earing Playoff Spot At Darlington Raceway

Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, needed a win to make the 2024 Playoffs, and win he did at Darlington Raceway on September 1st, 2024. Briscoe’s victory on Sunday night not only broke a 73-race winless streak for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), it marked the second of his Cup Series career. The last time he won was at Phoenix in March 2022.

No. 14 NASCAR Ford Clinches 2024 Playoff Berth At Darlington: Video

Chase Briscoe Pays Back Tony Stewart: Chase Briscoe‘s recent reflections on his commitment to repay Tony Stewart encapsulate the complexities of a driver facing both personal and professional challenges. Following a disappointing performance at Daytona, Briscoe’s resolve to honor the legacy of Stewart Haas Racing remains steadfast, highlighting the emotional stakes involved as the team faces potential closure. His focus on improvement, despite setbacks, raises questions about the broader implications for his career and the future of the team.

Chase Briscoe Pays Back Tony Stewart Despite Daytona Setback

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Chase Briscoe wins his way into NASCAR Playoffs as Field of 16 is set

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 In NASCAR, things have a tendency to come full circle. That was the case on Sunday night, where Chase Briscoe — driving the same No. 14 car that his childhood hero, Tony Stewart, made iconic — won the Southern 500 at Darlington to clinch a playoff berth in the Cup Series regular-season finale. The nature in which Briscoe won the crown jewel race seemed like something his boss would've done when Briscoe was just a kid watching on TV, as an incredible slingshot move with 25 laps to go shot Briscoe from fourth to the race lead in a matter of seconds. After...

Stewart-Haas Racing, Chase Briscoe deliver full-circle win at Darlington

South Carolina State

Whiskey Riff

There might not be a more notable performance in NBA Finals history than the infamous Michael Jordan "flu game."

Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals and Michael Jordan woke up with a nasty bout of what they think is food poisoning... puking, sh***ing, shaking... his trainer found him in the fetal position in his hotel room and called the doctor immediately. The series was tied 2-2 and they were on the road in Utah, where the Jazz hadn't lost yet in the playoffs... needless to say, this was no time for the GOAT to be sick as a dog.

And yet,...

Michael Jordan Praises Tyler Reddick For “Gutting Out” A Flu Race At Darlington

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe, driving for a team that will close after this season and in need of a win to make the playoffs, scored a dramatic Southern 500 victory as the NASCAR Cup regular season came to an end. Briscoe — winless in the last 93 Cup...

Chase Briscoe charges to Southern 500 victory, earns playoff spot

Cup Series Owner Standings Post Darlington Race: The cumulative points totals for each racing team have been updated after the 26th race of the season, held at Darlington Raceway on September 1, 2024. The standings reflect performances through all 36 races this season. The Owner’s Championship will be determined based on these totals, with the championship awarded at the end of the season.

Cup Series Owner Standings Post Darlington Race: Shifts and Highlights

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ATYL: Chase Briscoe With an Upset Win! Wallace and Buescher Miss the Playoffs (Darlington Analysis)

Back-to-back, NASCAR Cup Series fans have seen one driver outside the playoff picture completely disrupt the championship fight. Make no mistake, Chase Briscoe winning the Cook...

ATYL: Chase Briscoe With an Upset Win! Wallace and Buescher Miss the Playoffs (Darlington Analysis)

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